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Fresh water lines to be installed in 92E area of Whitley Co.

More than two dozen Whitley County homes whose occupants still depend on a well as their source of water will be able to tap into a county water supply in the near future. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to...

Whitley County Fiscal Court approves first reading of ordinance redrawing magistrate boundaries

The Whitley County Fiscal Court has approved the first reading of an ordinance that would slightly alter the boundary lines of the county’s magisterial districts, though a second reading is still required for approval. Magisterial boundary lines are regularly adjusted through a...

What’s the news: Michael Jarboe talks recent happenings in Whitley County’s District 3

Michael Jarboe is in his third term as magistrate of Whitley County’s 3rd District, which includes areas such as Poplar Creek, South America, Boston, Saxton, Pleasant View, Verne, Savoy, Emlyn, Jellico Creek, Nevisdale, Liberty and others.

In high demand: Magistrate Raleigh Meadors on the growth taking place in Whitley County’s District 4

In Whitley County’s District 4, Magistrate Raleigh Meadors says that it’s been all about growth and expansion in recent years.

If fiscal court approves, magisterial districts could see a slight boundary shift

Whitley County’s magisterial districts are expected to see some changes if a new map that slightly alters the boundary lines is approved by the Whitley County Fiscal Court. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to...

Group Effort: Magistrate Scotty Harrison discusses the shared goal of a safe, accessible Whitley Co. District 1

Now in his third term as magistrate of Whitley County’s District 1, Scotty Harrison has seen several transformative projects come to fruition in many of our local communities. His personal involvement in getting these projects to the finish line has obviously depended largely on...

New video equipment, health services expected at Whitley Co. Detention Center

New video arraignment equipment and health services at the Whitley County Detention Center are expected to be put in place soon, both of which should help the county save a little bit of money. During the Whitley County Fiscal Court’s regular monthly meeting last Tuesday,...

Whitley County Sheriff’s Department receives new vests and vehicles to enhance safety

The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department has received new bulletproof vests, provided by the United States Deputy Sheriff’s Association, and new vehicles, courtesy of the Whitley County Fiscal Court, to ensure safety and comfort. Sheriff Bill Elliotte, recently elected and placed...

Free tire disposal available this Thursday-Saturday at Whitley Co. Sanitation Transfer Station

Looking for a responsible way to dispose of those old tires that have been taking up space in your garage, but don’t want to pay the disposal fee? If you are in Whitley County this week then look no further than the Waste Tire Program. The Waste Tire Program is an event held by...

New voting center to be added in Whitley County next year

Whitley County voters in the Corbin area can expect a little relief to the long lines experienced during this past year’s elections thanks to a grant that will add help another voting center to the county’s existing eight. Last year’s election cycle was different in many ways,...